Abstract Safety of the transportation sector in Nigeria is the focus of this study. The aim of this research was to strategically assess the effect of private and commercial auto insurance on the safety of transportation sector in Nigeria. The population of this study consisted of all the staff of…

Purpose This study explored an alternative understanding of heritage through the lens of the Igbo cultural group in Nigeria. It used the Igbo concept of “ Ihe Nketa ” or “ Oke ” to examine the complex relationship between indigeneity, attachment and sustainability in the context of heritage management and…

Wetlands are water body in the terrestrial or semi-terrestrial ecosystem characterized with low drainage, soil, and plant. Wetlands are very important and valuable components of the ecosystem. They serve as habitat for man and animal, source of food, shelter and other ecosystem services etc. There are different wetlands in the…

Climate change is a crucial challenge of the 21st century that many countries are facing, and everywhere has different consequences based on local characteristics. Considering the 21st century as the century of cities, we need to do a paradigm shift in urban planning and design. Such transformation in urban planning…

Introduction: The world’s cities are becoming increasingly congested and polluted (Blanco et al., 2009). Urban green spaces provide a wide range of ecosystem services that could help combat many urban ills and improve life for city dwellers—especially their health. Such green spaces are diverse: they vary in size, vegetation cover,…

Abstract Local activists engaged in contemporary environmental justice struggles not only fight against traditional forms of hazardous locally unwanted land uses (LULUs), they also organize to make their neighborhoods livable and green. However, urban environmental justice activism is at a crossroads: as marginalized neighborhoods become revitalized, outside investors start to…

Affordable housing and sustainable urban development are major challenges across the world including Australia. Generally there is a conflict between the approach of sustainable development and affordable housing. Sustainable development means compact city and often compact development is more expensive than the low-density residential development. In Australia sustainable housing has…

Understanding residents’ perceptions and preferences regarding health promotion and community development strategies is vital. Community gardens, often collaborative community-engaged projects, are designed to be healthy places where neighbors gather; however, they have the potential to be much more. The purpose of the study was to gauge public support for a…

Land use changes and urbanization have altered the landscape patterns of urban areas [1] due tosubstantial growth experienced by these areas in recent years [2,3]. The change in the landscapepattern is substantially caused by natural and human factors [4–7]. The results of changes in landscapepatterns through human activities (e.g., population…

Introduction Transit Oriented Development (TOD) has been the buzzword in planning circles internationally since the nineties. Calthorpe (Calthorpe 1993) and Cervero (Cervero and Kockelman 1997) were able to capture American policymakers’ attention through their writings and advocated the adoption along transit of a model of development that was already prevalent…

Abstract The special issue of Building Research & Information explores the existing theory and practice of regenerative design as it applies to community planning and building design. Regenerative design relates to approaches that support the co-evolution of human and natural systems in a partnered relationship. The issue includes several papers,…

The purpose and context of the research This study examines how contemporary Australian affordable housing projects are designed, financed, developed and managed. The study aims to deepen understanding and raise awareness of the various trade-offs that shape the design and development of affordable housing projects in Australia, and to suggest…

This study examined the extent to which job satisfaction moderates the relationship between work engagement and perceptions of organisational commitment. The study sample comprised of 839 employees (women = 38%) from a railway organisation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The employees completed the Job Satisfaction Questionnaire, the Utrecht…

Abstract Prison Agricultural Entrepreneurship Programs and Food Sustainability in Nigeria is the focus of this study. The population of this study consisted of all the staff of Ikot Ekpene Correctional Center in Ikot Ekpene of Akwa Ibom State. The study adopted a correlational research design while stratified random sampling technique…

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INTRODUCTIONAssessing and improving quality of service in the urbanmass transit holds a high priority for the majority of publictransport operators. Furthermore, urban transport operatorsare forced to place particular emphasis on the monitoringand improvement of the service quality provided in anattempt to address the increasing rate of automobileownership and the high…

Introduction A closer assessment of small towns in any part of the globe reveals that they play a key role in ensuring qualitative economic growth through the reduction of poverty and income inequality to a minimal level. The growth rate experienced in this towns is expected to create jobs in…

Abstract This study examined the quest for agricultural development in Nigeria vis-à-vis the conditions of rural access roads in Southeast Nigeria. Specifically, the study investigated the impact of the condition of the three types of rural access roads, namely, bush-paths, gravel-surfaced roads, and tarred roads on the quantity of food…

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Curriculum development has gained prominence from several scientific fields that necessitates meticulous preparation and cooperation among instructors. Important factors to consider include finding overarching themes that encompass several subjects, choosing suitable learning objectives, and creating activities that encourage linkages across different disciplines (Akpan,…

CHAPTER ONE 1.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY AREAINTRODUCTIONIn recent years, much attention has been directed to the different use to which land is being put by social scientists most especially urban planners who said.Out environment today is the result of an economics sociological, aesthetic and political, it is essences…

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1       BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY.             Nigeria, as one of countries in the African continent, site has an over all area of about 913072.64km and population 100 million people at present. Most of the area in developing countries, the…